Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Curated gifts for kids, teens, him, the gracious host, and the home lover. These are the thoughtful, elevated pieces I use in my own home and client projects…small-but-mighty things that upgrade the ordinary and make everyday life feel a little more intentional.

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be busy — and sometimes tender. In this post, I’m sharing reflections, practical tips, and personal traditions for creating a holiday season that feels grounded, meaningful, and like home.

A no-fail 10-step home design process for real life — from decluttering and budgeting to paint colors and styling, without the overwhelm.

Resilience, beauty, and real living — these are the threads I’m weaving back into my work and my home. This is the start of a new chapter, where I’ll share lessons, design inspiration, and the journey of building a home (and life) that feels both beautiful and real.